PHYS100
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Astronomy |
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| This course is an introductory survey of astronomy, the foundations of
which include motions of the planets, the Moon, the Sun, and the stars;
historical development of astronomy; an overview of the solar system;
analyzing starlight; description, formation, evolution, and fate of
stars; and an overview of the galaxies. Other topics may include
planetary geology, the formation of the solar system, the search for
planets around other stars, the big bang, expansion of the universe,
dark matter, dark energy, and life in the universe. The Newhard
Planetarium will be used to simulate motions of celestial bodies.
Observing sessions may supplement classroom activities.
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PHYS150
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Conceptual Physics |
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| Co-requisite: PHYS 150L
this course is a conceptual study of basic physics principles with a
foundation in mechanics, including Newton's Laws of Motion,
momentum, energy, and rotation. Other topics will be selected and
may include fluids, heat transfer, electricity, magnetism, and light.
Conceptual applications of physics in everyday experience and in
students' subject areas will be emphasized.
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PHYS150L
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Conceptual Physics Lab |
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| Co-requisite: PHYS 150
This course provides students taking PHYS 150, Conceptual Physics,
with hands-on experience with topics covered in the lectures and
trains students in basic lab skills.
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PHYS250
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General Physics I |
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| Prerequisite: MATH 110, or placement into MATH 123 or higher on the University
math placement test
Co-requisite: PHYS 250L
This course is a study of linear and rotational kinematics and
dynamics including Newton's Laws of Motion, conservation of momentum,
conservation of energy, heat, and fluids. Emphasis is placed on
conceptual understanding, application of physical laws, and problem solving.
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PHYS250L
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General Physics I - Lab |
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| Co-requisite: PHYS 250
A variety of lab experiments are coordinated with topics
covered in lectures and problems. In these labs data will be
gathered, organized, and analyzed.
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PHYS251
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General Physics II |
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| Prerequisite: PHYS 250 and 250L
Co-requisite: PHYS 251L
This course is a continuation of PHYS 250 and is the study of
oscillations, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, and
magnetism. Some modern physics topics may also be covered.
Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding, application of
physical laws, and problem solving.
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PHYS251L
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General Physics II - Lab |
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| Co-requisite: PHYS 251
A variety of lab experiences are coordinated with topics
covered in lectures and problems. In these labs data will be
gathered, organized, and analyzed.
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PHYS252
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Calculus Based Physics I |
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| Prerequisite: MATH 141
The topics covered will be the same as those in PHYS 250,
except calculus and vector algebra will be used as tools in
lectures and problem solving.
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PHYS253
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Calculus Based Physics II |
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| Prerequisites: MATH 142, PHYS 252
This course is a continuation of PHYS 252. Topics covered will
be the same as those in PHYS 251, except calculus and vector
algebra will be used as tools in lectures and problem solving.
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PHYS260
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Physics for the Health Sciences |
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| Prerequisite: MATH 110, high school physics, or permission
of the instructor
This course is a one-semester overview of vector mechanics,
linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, work, energy
and power, wave phenomena, fluid mechanics, heat, electricity,
and magnetism. Emphasis is placed upon the mathematical
formulation of principles and on problem solving as well as their
relationship to biological processes.
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PHYS490
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Advanced Topics |
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| Prerequisites: PHYS 251 and permission of the instructor
This course is a study of selected areas of physics not included in regular
offerings. The course may be taken twice, provided the topics are
different.
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